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Shoppers at Asda , Morrisons , Lidl and Aldi are being warned of a number of products recalls. The Food Standards Agency has issued advice on several products due to concerns over certain foods containing ingredients that are not mentioned on the label. This means the items are a potential safety risk to consumers and people who suffer from certain allergies. Here are the product recalls you need to be aware of Lidl Aunt Bessie's Croquettes Aunt Bessie's is recalling Aunt Bessie's Croquettes because the packs may also include potato balls that contain egg, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product poses a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg. The affected product is only sold in Lidl. Product: Aunt Bessie's Croquettes Best before end: June 2019 Batch codes: D47 352 03:09 to D47 352 03:20 Pack size: 550g This product may contain egg, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg. If you have … [Read more...] about These supermarket products are being urgently recalled over health concerns

PUBLISHED: 07:00 06 April 2018 Liam Jones Service users and management of 1in4 People which is facing council cuts. Archant Users of a mental health ‘sanctuary’ say its imminent closure will have a ‘devastating’ impact, with it set to become the second Weston charity of its kind to shut down this year. 1in4 People, in Oxford Street, gives support to people suffering with mental health issues but it is due to close this summer, while similar charity Second Step shut its doors last week. The closures are due to North Somerset Council and North Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) stopping their funding – although the council says similar services will remain available. Tanya Fairall regularly uses 1in4 services and says people are ‘very distressed’ about the loss. She added: “It is going to have an absolutely devastating effect on the lives of hundreds of people. The centre is a vital lifeline, a home from home, and a … [Read more...] about Mental health ‘lifelines’ axed over cash cuts

PUBLISHED: 17:03 05 April 2018 | UPDATED: 18:40 05 April 2018 Hellesdon Hospital. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Archant A bid for more than £5m worth of funding to help solve safety issues at the region’s mental health has been rejected by the Department for Health, it can be revealed. Helen Stratton, chief finance officer for NHS North Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group. The money would have gone towards fixing issues highlighted by inspectors when they put Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) into special measures in October.And although some of the work, such as fixing points patients could use to hang themselves, had already been carried out this would now have to come from elsewhere in NSFT’s already squeezed budget. Latest figures showed NSFT was expected to finish the financial year with a £800,000 deficit. But councillors at Norfolk County Council’s Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (HOSC) heard today (Thursday) how the trust was … [Read more...] about Mental health trust denied government funding

The Tulsa Health Department is investigating a case of measles in Tulsa County.Measles, a highly contagious respiratory disease, was identified in a person who had returned to Oklahoma after international travel.The disease spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. It is possible to catch measles by being in a room where a person with measles has been, up to two hours after that person has left.A person with measles is highly contagious for three to four days before the rash starts. Anyone under the age of 60 who has been exposed to the virus and has not had the MMR shot is at high risk for getting the measles.Based on the information collected during the investigation, THD health officials want to alert anyone who visited the following locations during the specified times about potential exposure to the measles virus:• Southern Hills Country Club, 2636 E. 61st St., on Friday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.• Church of Saint Mary, 1347 … [Read more...] about Measles case being investigated in Tulsa; health department alerts people to possible exposure sites

Nottinghamshire Health and Wellbeing Board’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2022 will address key health issues facing the county. The strategy aims to boost the health and wellbeing of county residents through more joined up thinking and closer working between bodies across health and social care. There is a huge amount of work already underway across Nottinghamshire to improve health and wellbeing which supports the delivery of our shared vision. We want to focus on issues needing a partnership approach. Our vision is working together to enable Nottinghamshire people, from the youngest to the oldest, to live happier and healthier lives in their communities, particularly where the need is greatest. Some key statistics are: 1. Smoking in pregnancy is 50 per cent higher in parts on Nottinghamshire than the national average... Two smoking in pregnancy groups look at key issues, monitor ongoing performance and deliver against action plans to reduce the numbers of pregnant … [Read more...] about COLUMN: Preparing to address county’s health issues

1. Up and at it – what is your morning routine? I need a strong cup of coffee before I can function and once that's in my system, I'm fine. Usually, I switch on the radio to see what's happening in the world and then I jump in the shower. Once breakfast is done, I will check my phone for emails, messages and all the rest. 2. What might you eat in a typical working day for... Breakfast? Breakfast is a varied thing: some mornings nothing, some mornings toast and cereal – and, if I'm feeling sorry for myself, a fry. When I'm away from home or out for breakfast, I try to go for something that I can't make myself, like Eggs Florentine. If I'm on tour, that's not always possible, but thankfully I'm not a fussy eater, so I can always find something to eat. Lunch? Could be anything, really, but if I'm at home on Saturdays, I'll call round to my parents' for lunch, for what I call my 'comfort food' – the meals I grew up with. Dinner? Food-wise, I'm not a creature of habit, … [Read more...] about 20 Questions on Health & Fitness: Singer and theatre director Peter Corry

CAMDEN — A Linwood pharmaceutical representative pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to her role in a wide-reaching scheme to defraud the state health benefits plan, authorities said.Tara LaMonaca, 43, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud before U.S. District Judge Robert B. Kugler in Camden federal court, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito and New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said in a news release.LaMonaca faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. Her sentencing is scheduled for July 19. LaMonaca is represented by attorney Barry Gross in Philadelphia. Gross, reached by phone on Wednesday, said neither he nor LaMonaca had a comment on the case.LaMonaca is the 19th person to plead guilty in the yearlong scheme that involves pharmaceutical representatives from across South Jersey as well as teachers, firefighters, police officers and state troopers.As part of the plea agreement, LaMonaca must forfeit the $89,855 she received for … [Read more...] about Linwood woman pleads guilty in health benefits fraud scheme

Tata AutoComp Systems part of the Tata Group, conducted ‘Check-the-Mech’ health camp for over 1,200 mechanics across India as part of its CSR initiative. The free health check-up camps was carried out across 12 cities in India.The initiative was aimed at spreading awareness on health and fitness among motor mechanics and technicians alongside other associates connected to the battery trade division, the programme was undertaken in Delhi NCR, Surat, Baroda, Rajkot, Navi Mumbai, Indore, Lucknow, Kanpur, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh and Kolkata.Ajay Tandon, MD and CEO, Tata AutoComp Systems, said: “While we are committed towards the well-being of the community at-large, we understand the importance of organising health camps for sections of the society who tend to ignore these important check-ups owing to inaccessibility and lack of awareness. ‘Check-the-Mech’ is a step in this direction.”Ravi Gupta, CEO, Tata AutoComp GY Batteries, said … [Read more...] about Tata AutoComp conducts health camp for 1,200 mechanics under its CSR initiative

Tata AutoComp Systems part of the Tata Group, conducted ‘Check-the-Mech’ health camp for over 1,200 mechanics across India as part of its CSR initiative. The free health check-up camps was carried out across 12 cities in India.The initiative was aimed at spreading awareness on health and fitness among motor mechanics and technicians alongside other associates connected to the battery trade division, the programme was undertaken in Delhi NCR, Surat, Baroda, Rajkot, Navi Mumbai, Indore, Lucknow, Kanpur, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh and Kolkata.Ajay Tandon, MD and CEO, Tata AutoComp Systems, said: “While we are committed towards the well-being of the community at-large, we understand the importance of organising health camps for sections of the society who tend to ignore these important check-ups owing to inaccessibility and lack of awareness. ‘Check-the-Mech’ is a step in this direction.”Ravi Gupta, CEO, Tata AutoComp GY Batteries, said … [Read more...] about Tata AutoComp conducts health camp for 1,200 mechanics under its CSR initaitive